NEW! Complete Guide Series

In an effort to provide information to the performing arts field gleaned from his years as an artist, agent, manager and performing arts executive, Robert has initiated a series of guides to all aspects of the industry from acronyms to withholding and every imaginable topic in between.

A guide to the college market in Canada for artists, agents and managers

A guide to the college market in the United States for artists, agents and managers

A guide for artists, agents, managers, and presenters

Robert Baird, President of BAM! Baird Artists Management, is now available for consultation and advice regarding Canadian and U.S. regulations and information for performers, agents/managers and performing arts venues.

Mr. Baird has been in the performing arts for over fifty years and has had distinguished careers in education, publishing and musical theatre. He served on the Board of Directors (2008-2010) and was President (2011-2013) of North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents (NAPAMA). He was Treasurer and Vice-President of Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) and served on that Board on various committees (2010-2013).

Mr. Baird received the Arts Northwest Coyote Award and the Performing Arts Exchange Mary Beth Treen Award in 2012. He is currently Chair of Team Agent Network (TAN) and APAP Showcase Producer Liaison.